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Tom Hanks
Known For
Both his comedic and dramatic roles, and being one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide.
Key Dates
- Born Date: July 9, 1956.
- Born Place: Concord, California.
Career
- Current occupation: Actor and filmmaker.
- Past occupations: Intern at the Great Lakes Theater Festival, stage management, lighting, set design.
- Previous Place of Work: Great Lakes Theater Festival in Cleveland, Ohio.
Achievements and Recognition
- Awards: Two Academy Awards, seven Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, AFI Life Achievement Award (2002), Kennedy Center Honor (2014), Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016), Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award (2020).
Education
Studied theater at Chabot College in Hayward, California; transferred to California State University, Sacramento but dropped out.
Skills
Acting, stage management, lighting, set design.
Personality
- Temper: Described as shy in his youth, but also flamboyant and responsible.
Famous Quotes
Acting classes looked like the best place for a guy who liked to make a lot of noise and be rather flamboyant..
Lifestyle
- Past Sport Activity and Training Regime: Expressed a desire to play halfback for the California Golden Bears.
Family
- Parents: Janet Marylyn (née Frager) and Amos 'Bud' Hanks.
Chronicle
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26 January, 2024
The miniseries Masters of the Air, produced by Hanks and Spielberg, premiered on
Apple TV+.
27 December, 2019
The President of Greece, Prokopis Pavlopoulos, signed an honorary naturalization
order for Hanks and his family, making them Greek citizens.
9 July, 1956
Thomas Jeffrey Hanks was born in Concord, California. He is an American actor
and filmmaker known for his versatile roles in both comedic and dramatic films.
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Tom Hanks
